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Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training

Title: Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training

Related Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Having Specific Electrical Feature, Equipment Control

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060199700, Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training.

1. A device for speed controlled eccentric exercise comprising: a frame; a recumbent seat attached to the frame; a turning crank attached to the frame such that said turning crank is accessible to a user's feet when seated in said recumbent seat; a motor coupled to the turning crank such that the motor functions to rotate the turning crank in a counterclockwise direction at a predetermined speed; means for detecting a change in said predetermined speed; and means for adjusting output of the motor to maintain said predetermined speed.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said recumbent seat is adjustable.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein said recumbent seat is positioned at an angle of about 15 degrees relative to said turning crank.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein said frame comprises a plurality of tubular shaped members.

5. The device of claim 1 further comprising a safety element which prevents full extension of a user's knees during operation of the device.

6. The device of claim 5 wherein said safety element comprises a bar member positioned in front of said recumbent seat for maintaining the user's knees in a bent position.

7. The device of claim 1 wherein said turning crank includes a pair of pedals positioned on opposite ends of said turning crank.

8. The device of claim 7 further comprising a strap on each pedal for securing the user's feet to the pedals while the device is in operation.

9. The device of claim 1 further comprising a support structure for the recumbent seat wherein the recumbent seat is attached to the support structure and the support structure is attached to the frame.

10. The device of claim 1 wherein said means for detecting a change in said predetermined speed comprises a magnetic sensor.

11. The device of claim 1 wherein said means for adjusting output of the motor to maintain said predetermined speed comprises receiving a signal by a central processing unit from said sensor and sending a signal from said processing unit to a controller for said motor.

12. The device of claim 1 further comprising a display means for displaying at least one of a deceleration power, a time elapsed, a user's heart rate, and a number of revolutions per minute.

13. The device of claim 1 further comprising a control panel for starting the device, stopping the device, and setting at least one of a timer, a speed, a performance goal, and a heart rate goal.

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